Youth Transition Specialist

1 week ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeCareer Full time $15,900

Our organisation is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

About Us

We provide support and care to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. Our focus is on safety and respect, and we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities to achieve this goal.

About the Role

The Case Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing localised collaborative approaches to engaging and supporting Youth People from the age of 15, to successfully transition from care. This involves delivering available funding to support young person's needs and goals, and ensuring those who have left care are able to receive additional support and services if needed until they are 25.

This role supports the delivery of our extended post care support funding. The position is permanent full-time located in Toowoomba.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work as part of Care Team to address the impacts of abuse, neglect, separation from families and complex trauma on young people in out of home care and adults who have exited the care system.
  • Utilise Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques to assist in the recognition and de-escalation of behaviour and help young people develop ways to cope with stress.
  • Develop comprehensive plans for each young person to support their transition to independent living and ensure young people are engaged with community supports.
  • Work with Child Safety staff to support young people in care aged 15+ in the development of a Transition and Financial plan and gaining the skills, knowledge, and networks they need, including identifying a natural mentor.
  • Facilitate opportunities for the young person to participate in peer groups and networking enabling the young person to develop relationships with peers, learn from others, and build a social support network.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with significant family members, friends, community organisations and government agencies to promote lasting connections and positive outcomes for clients.
  • Incorporate strategies within assessments and goal plans to Young People to maintain their culture and identity.
  • Support and promote engagement with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and Community Groups.

Required qualifications include a relevant tertiary qualification (3-year bachelor's degree) within the community service sector, such as Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services. A current QLD Driver's Licence is also required. Experience in working with young people, 'walking with them' and supporting them to articulate their goals, strengths and aspirations and assisting in achieving these goals and transitioning to independent adult life is essential. Experience in engaging mainstream services and re-connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families is also desirable.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package, access to company wide Fitness Pass, growing organisation with great career opportunities. Monthly RDO is offered.

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